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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.05, 21.10 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.05, 21.10 and 12.17 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.05 : 21.10 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.05/21.10 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.05x = 21.10 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.05x = 256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.88/14.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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